Analyzes identity theft trends, promotes the development and efficacy of identity fraud prevention strategies in the financial services industry, and identifies targets for referral to criminal law enforcement.

Free services and resources to victims of identity theft and consumers. Toll-free call center, Live-Chat, website, social media, newsletters, breach reports, Hands-On Mobile Privacy Workshops, and Presentations empower people to protect their personal information. - Assistance to individuals who have been a victim of identity theft, fraud, scams, and cybercrimes including identity compromise involving personal information given to scammers, exposed in breaches, or lost or stolen documents, as well as misuse involving unauthorized use of information for creating new accounts or taking over existing accounts. - Resources for prevention of identity theft - Staff advisors provide detailed guidance and continuous support until the issue is resolved

To make a report: All reports must be made through 9-1-1 as they keep track of the squads and dispatch them. If it is not an emergency, state that immediately to the 9-1-1 operator. This includes parking problems and noise problems. - Crime Scene Unit - CSU evidence: (218)730-5120 - Development, training, and recruiting: (218)730-5040 - Domestic violence response team - DVRT: (218)730-5260 - Licensing/permits: (218)730-5421 - Parking tickets: pay tickets (866)558-1419,online, or in person at Ground Floor of City Hall, 411 West 1st Street, Duluth - Police Records Office: (218)730-5590 or [email protected] - Property and Evidence unit: (328)730-5130 - Property and Financial Crimes: (218)730-5750 - Purchasing and Billing: (218)730-5424 - Sex Crimes, Abuse, and Neglect - SCAN Unit: (218)730-5070 - Special Investigations Unit - SIU, Drugs and Vice Crimes: (218)730-5750 - Tip Line: (218)730-5020 - Violent Crimes Unit - VCU (murders, assaults, robberies): (218)730-5050

Provides investigative services in city law enforcement matters - Priority is placed on violent crimes such as sexual assault, assault, robbery, and death investigations - Theft and identity theft Member of The Southeastern Minnesota Task Force, SEMNTF

- Human trafficking tip line: Individuals can report suspected human trafficking by emailing: [email protected] - Investigative assistance to criminal justice agencies statewide. Participation in task forces such as Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), Joint Terrorism Task Force, North Star Fugitive Task Force, DEA Task Force, ICE's Midwest Regional Task Force. - Methamphetamine offender registry: A registry of persons convicted of felony level manufacture of meth. Website is searchable by first name (or initial), last name and/or county. Information provided includes the identity of the offender, the conviction, the arresting agency, the county of conviction and the sentence imposed. Information not available on this website includes: arrest data, juvenile data, criminal history data from other states, federal data, data on convictions where 15 years or more have elapsed since the completion of the sentence, and other data deemed private or confidential. - Operates the Minnesota Duty Officer Program, which serves as a single point for local and state agencies to request state-level assistance for emergencies, serious accidents or incidents, or for reporting hazardous materials and petroleum spills. If there is a spill of hazardous materials or petroleum in Minnesota call 9-1-1 when there is a threat to life or property. Call if there is a public safety or environmental threat. - Procedure available for victims of criminal identity theft (where a person fraudulently identifies himself as another person to the police at the time of arrest). At the time of report, the victim can also request to have his/her name submitted to the FBI's NCIC Identity Theft File. - State repository for data on arrests for felony and misdemeanor offenses. Data on criminal conviction is public for 15 years following the completion of the sentence. Any person may obtain public information on anyone. Persons may request their own criminal history including private data. Records may be viewed at the BCA office using the public computer in the lobby or can be obtained by writing the BCA.

Works for consumers to prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices in the marketplace. - Information on fraud issues. Website contains publications with advice on avoiding scams and rip-offs, as well as tips on other consumer topics. - Information for submitting a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection about a particular company or organization. Also may submit a complaint to the FTC concerning media violence. - Identity theft prevention/reporting/recovery programs

Public Services - Animal control - Identity theft and financial transaction card fraud reporting - Records requests Permits and Licenses - Dog and cat licenses - Firearm permits Units and Programs - Neighborhood Watch: Primary purpose is to rally, organize and train citizens in improving their home security, enhancing their personal safety, and learning to immediately report suspicious activity occurring in their neighborhoods to the police. Empowers citizens to take charge of their neighborhoods and to look out for one another.

To make a report: All reports must be made through 9-1-1 as they keep track of the squads and dispatch them. If it is not an emergency, state that immediately to the 9-1-1 operator. This includes parking problems and noise problems. - Crime Scene Unit - CSU evidence: (218)730-5120 - Development, training, and recruiting: (218)730-5040 - Domestic violence response team - DVRT: (218)730-5260 - Licensing/permits: (218)730-5421 - Parking tickets: pay tickets (866)558-1419,online, or in person at Ground Floor of City Hall, 411 West 1st Street, Duluth - Police Records Office: (218)730-5590 or [email protected] - Property and Evidence unit: (328)730-5130 - Property and Financial Crimes: (218)730-5750 - Purchasing and Billing: (218)730-5424 - Sex Crimes, Abuse, and Neglect - SCAN Unit: (218)730-5070 - Special Investigations Unit - SIU, Drugs and Vice Crimes: (218)730-5750 - Tip Line: (218)730-5020 - Violent Crimes Unit - VCU (murders, assaults, robberies): (218)730-5050

Provides representation, advocates for, advises, and educates low-income taxpayers with IRS tax disputes, including: - US Tax Court representation - Tax settlements - Preventing or stopping garnishments because of financial hardship - Audit representation - Asking the IRS to change the decision it made in an audit - Fixing identity (ID) theft problems Note: Cannot guarantee a result and does not provide assistance with preparing tax returns.